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Gran Fondo Asheville, a SENA Gran Fondo National Series event

EVENT DETAILS HERE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

For most up to date details, visit: https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-asheville

**Presented By **

The Applewood Manor Foundation

**Asheville, North Carolina **

DATE: Sunday, July 19, 2026Click here to add to your google calendar

Event Start Finish:  Asheville Yards - 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

**3 Distances to Choose From: **Maps

4 Timed Sections in the Gran Route – Best Combined Time Wins

Complete event details available at https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-asheville

                                                                                         

Event Open to All from Beginner to Elite

Discover alluring Asheville, from the unique perspective of your handlebars. Experience Asheville, North Carolina, Lonely Planet’s top U.S. travel destination . Your ride begins in the the heart of Asheville and quickly moves along well-marked winding roads out into pastoral countryside and up to mountain ridge vistas. At the end of the ride, as you descend from the Blue Ridge Parkway into the heart of town, you will be afforded a spectacular cityscape view and greeted by fellow riders and families back at to Asheville; where you can enjoy the music, vendors, massage therapists, and of course– food and beer!

Awards & Prizes for Medio and Piccolo age group winners

Ride with your friends, Race with your friends

Fully Stocked Aid Stations to keep you going

Finisher medals for all distances

Come Challenge Yourself 

Recommended Lodging in Asheville

While looking for a place to stay, check out https://www.exploreasheville.com/

Packet pick up and Bike Expo

Saturday: 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Asheville Yards - 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Sunday Pickup: 5:45 AM to 7:30 AM  at Asheville Yards - 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

 

**U23 Made Possible By **Shimano

Riders who will be 23 years of age or under as of December 31, 2026, are eligible to use the coupon code: U23byShimano at checkout for any of the company’s owned SENA Gran Fondo National Series events including Gran Fondo Florida, Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo, Highlands Gran Fondo, Gran Fondo Asheville, Boone Gran Fondo, Gran Fondo Maryland, as well as the 20256USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships. The offer is limited to participants under the age of 23 and entrants are verified by their age. Juniors – cyclists under the age of 18 – are eligible to use the same coupon code.

We hope your training goes well and look forward to seeing you soon!

 

 

Presented by Gran Fondo National Series

Categories:

  • Gran Route 100 Miles (registrations 30+ days include a jersey), $170.00, start time 08:00:00
  • Medio Route (registrations 30+ days include a jersey), $170.00, start time 08:00:00
  • Piccolo Route (registrations 30+ days include a jersey), $120.00, start time 08:30:00
  • 3 Day Donors Experience - Rides Friday & Sat, Dinner & Cookout at Applewood, VIP Aid a OYB , $500.00, field limit 20
  • Donors Appreciation Dinner at Applewood Manor - Friday, July 17, $300.00, field limit 16, start time 18:30:00
  • Donors Cookout & VIP Packet Pick up at Applewood Manor - Saturday, July 18, $100.00, field limit 40, start time 18:30:00
  • Additional Donation to RADF (Use donation option to contribute more in the amount of your choice), $200.00

Registration:

  • Opens on Monday October 13, 2025
  • Closes on Saturday July 18, 2026